Leadership and Management Development Programme
A two-week programme for managers moving into senior roles, covering strategy, people, finance and change.
- 2 weeks (10 days)
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This intensive programme develops the full range of capabilities senior managers need: strategic thinking, leading people, financial acumen, decision-making, change leadership and personal effectiveness. It blends input, case studies, peer learning and a workplace project presented at the end.
Who should attend
- Middle managers preparing for senior roles
- Heads of department
- High-potential talent
- Public-sector directors
What you will be able to do
- Think and plan strategically
- Lead and develop people
- Read financial information and manage budgets
- Make sound decisions under uncertainty
- Lead organisational change
Course outline
Module 1Week 1: Leading self and others
- • Leadership identity
- • Emotional intelligence
- • Coaching and feedback
- • Building teams
- • Influencing stakeholders
Module 2Week 1: Strategy and decisions
- • Strategic thinking
- • Problem solving
- • Decision-making
- • Managing risk
Module 3Week 2: Business acumen
- • Finance for managers
- • Budgets and performance
- • Customer and service focus
- • Ethics and governance
Module 4Week 2: Leading change
- • Change models
- • Managing resistance
- • Workplace project
- • Presentations and personal plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Leadership and Management Development Programme course?
The course runs for 2 weeks (10 days). Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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